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Every Breath You Take

Book 4 in the series:Second Opportunities

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"Every Breath You Take" by Judith McNaught is a contemporary romantic suspense novel that follows the story of Kate Donovan and Mitchell Wyatt. The book is set in a tropical island paradise where the two main characters meet and sparks fly between them. The plot involves a complex romance, misunderstandings, reconciliation, and suspenseful elements like murder and kidnapping. The writing style is described as detailed, with vivid descriptions of scenery, well-developed characters, and emotional depth that brings the story to life.

Characters:

Characters in the story are criticized for being shallow, with Kate being especially unlikable and Mitchell struggling with the narrative's complications.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style features predictable dialogue and clichéd characterizations, contributing to an overall impression of flatness in storytelling.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on a romantic relationship between Kate and Mitchell, marked by misunderstandings and a subsequent unintended pregnancy, intertwined with a less significant murder mystery.

Setting:

The setting features a tropical resort and high-society environments, contributing to a glamorous, albeit superficial, backdrop.

Pacing:

The pacing of the book varies, with slow sections in the beginning and abrupt time skips, leading to a disjointed narrative experience.
A mile away, limousines and luxury cars paraded in a slow stream toward a uniformed security guard posted at the gated entrance to the estate. As each vehicle reached him, the security guard checked t...

Notes:

The first half of the book focuses on Kate and Mitchell getting to know each other in just two days.
Kate is criticized for being indecisive and cheating on her long-term boyfriend.
The plot involves a misunderstanding based on coincidences and miscommunication.
Kate ends up pregnant and keeps the child's father, Mitchell, unaware of his existence for two years.
The story features themes of betrayal and reconciliation between Kate and Mitchell.
Kate's character is described as self-centered and naive, drawing comparison to Bella Swan from Twilight.
The book includes elements of a murder mystery, but many reviewers found it predictable and lacking suspense.
Judith McNaught is known for her historical romance novels and this contemporary story was considered a departure from her typical work.
Readers noted that the characters were not well-developed and relied on clichés.
The author has a large fan base, but this book did not meet the same standards as her previous works.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers/content warnings include themes of cheating, betrayal, kidnapping, and emotional distress associated with family and relationship dynamics.

Has Romance?

There is a high level of romance in this book, central to the character interactions and plot development.

From The Publisher:

Unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and riveting suspense: These are the trademarks of beloved author Judith McNaught. With millions of devoted fans and ten New York Times bestsellers to date, McNaught is a writer whose work just gets better with each new novel-and Every Breath You Take is the book readers have been waiting for. Returning to the lavish Chicago setting of her popular novel Paradise, and revisiting some of that book's characters as well, this story will captivate in inimitable Judith McNaught style.

High atop a snow-covered hill, the stately old Wyatt mansion is perched like a crown, its stone spires pointing upward, its stained glass windows glowing like colorful jewels. Such opulence means success and, surely, happiness. But on the eve of wealthy philanthropist Cecil Wyatt's eightieth birthday, all the money in the world won't bring back his missing grandson, William Wyatt. The only thing for certain: Foul play was involved.

The family, the police, the media-all have tried in vain to discover the young man's fate. Now suspicion has turned shockingly toward William's own half-brother, the rather distant and enigmatic Mitchell Wyatt.

Kate Donovan never dreamed that a chance romantic encounter on a tropical island paradise would tag her as a suspect in a high-society murder case. But after Kate tangles with the darkly charismatic Mitchell Wyatt, she finds herself cast in a shadow of guilt and mistrust. As the Chicago police tighten their net, it will take all of Kate's ingenuity to clear her name. With her calm, cool wit, and the help of a man who may or may not be a dangerous catch, Kate vows to claim the life and love she desires.

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About the Author:

Judith McNaught soared to stardom with her stunning bestseller Whitney, My Love. Since then she has gone on to win the hearts of millions of readers around the world with such breathtaking novels as Double Standards, Tender Triumph, Once and Always, and the…

 
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